Background information
Who are the loyalists?
People that are from the 13 colonies who supported the British.
Name 1 problem they faced when settling in Canada
They were facing the harsh winters, poverty,not enough food and no warm clothes.
What province did the loyalists create first?
New Brunswick
Who were the Black Loyalists?
Black Loyalists were Black people who sided with the British during the American Revolution.
Who are the Haudenosaunee Loyalists?
They are members of the Haudenosaunee who sided with the British.
On a current map, in what country would the 13 colonies be located in?
The 13 colonies would be located in the United States.
Did Loyalists get everything they were promised when they arrived?
No, they did not get what they were promised.
How did the Loyalists affect Canada’s population?
Thousands of Loyalists migrated to British North America during and after the war.
Did Black Loyalists get the land they were promised?
No, they had to wait long for their reward and didn't get as much land.
What is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?
It is a group of Indigenous nations that joined together to work as one.
Name 1 reason why many Loyalists left the 13 Colonies and went to Canada
They left because they were promised land and their homes were destroyed.
Name 1 thing women were responsible for when the men were away
Running farms, running businesses, and taking care of the family.
Why were some Indigenous groups given land in Canada after the Loyalists arrived?
They helped the British during the war so in result, they were rewarded land.
Where did most Black Loyalists settle after the war?
Black Loyalists settled in Nova Scotia.
What happened to many Haudenosaunee lands during and after the American Revolution?
Their towns were burnt.
Why did the Loyalists suffer so much during the winter?
They had no proper shelter.
How did Loyalists build fires in their shelters?
They made fireplaces out of stones.
Which town started as a Loyalist camp and later became a city?
Many Loyalist settlements grew into important towns and cities like Kingston.
Name 1 problem Black Loyalists faced while living in Nova Scotia
They faced racism, poverty, not enough food, and unbroken promises.
What law helped the Haudenosaunee live in peace?
The Great Law of Peace was a set of rules that helped them live in peace.
Name 1 reason why the American colonists fought against Britain.
They didn’t like British rules and wanted more land.
Name 1 place the loyalists settled in when they came to Canada
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.
What effect did the Loyalists have on the English language in Canada?
They increased the number of English speakers so more people spoke English.
How did religion help Black Loyalists?
They built their own churches
What did the Haudenosaunee get rewarded with after the American Revolution?
They were given land on the Grand River by the British to live on after the war.